In Empire Season 3, episode 2, which airs at 9 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Cookie and Lucious but heads, while another man may be stepping into the running for her affections.
Jamal is working with a police officer, Angelo Dubois (Taye Diggs), on a collaboration bringing awareness to gun violence. Cookie feels he may have ulterior motives as a cop; however, his only other motive may be a crush on Cookie.
This piques Lucious’ attention as he attempts to reconcile with Cookie after marrying Anika, to prevent her from testifying against him to the FBI. He and Anika make it clear there is no love between the two. But Cookie has made it clear she cannot support their union. Lucious is certain she still cares about him because she continues to argue with him.
Though she hasn’t admitted it, Cookie is flustered around this new character, Angelo Dubois. Jamal notes the only person who has riled her up in such a way is Lucious. This may Indicate she may have some feelings for Angelo as well.
Meanwhile, Jamal may be struggling with substance abuse. An episode 2 promo shows him taking some kind of medication while drinking alcohol.
Mariah Carey will also guest star in the episode, doing a duet with Jamal.
Empire airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on Fox.
